Frosted Linen Stitch Square Pad - Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
The Frosted Linen Stitch Square Pad is a quiet, beginner-friendly crochet project that turns two soft colors into a woven, fabric-like square. It is perfect for anyone who wants a calm, Japandi-style accent for a chair, a plant stand, or a table centerpiece. The linen stitch creates a dense, flat surface with a subtle texture that looks more complicated than it is. Ice blue and silver alternate every row, giving gentle one-row stripes that feel cool, frosted, and beautifully simple.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton or cotton blend — 150 yards ice blue (A) and 150 yards silver (B)
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
- Finished size: 12 inches x 12 inches
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- sp — space
- RS — right side (the front of the pad)
- A — ice blue
- B — silver
Gauge
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in linen stitch. Make a small swatch in linen stitch and measure a 4-inch section to check your gauge before starting.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your chain-1 spaces loose enough to work into easily, but not so loose that the fabric looks open.
- Change colors in the last single crochet of the row so the new color is ready for the next row.
- Count your stitches at the end of each row: you should always have 25 single crochet and 24 chain-1 spaces.
- Work the border stitches evenly so the edges stay flat and square.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pad
Worked in rows, alternating colors every row.
Setup: With A, ch 49.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch] across, turn. (25 sc, 24 ch-1 sps)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, changing to B in last sc, turn. (25 sc, 24 ch-1 sps)
Row 3: With B, ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, changing to A in last sc, turn. (25 sc, 24 ch-1 sps)
Rows 4-48: Repeat Row 3, alternating colors A and B every row. (25 sc, 24 ch-1 sps per row)
Finish: Fasten off.
Border
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join A with sl st in any corner, ch 1, work sc evenly around entire perimeter, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Weave in all ends on the wrong side with a tapestry needle. Block the pad lightly to square the corners and even the edges: mist with water, pin to a 12-inch square, and let it dry completely. No seaming is needed.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Use a solid color for a minimal look, or try a soft sage and cream pair for a different Japandi palette.
- Add a second border round in B for a subtle two-tone frame.
- Make a set of four pads for dining chairs, or scale the chain to any odd number for a custom size.
